2012 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island Ocean Course Thread

[HackMeister]

might be able to get an hour in before dark, rain is just about done

http://www.intellicast.com/National/Radar/Current.aspx?region=csg&animate;=true

[HackMeister]

....and as I post that they call it for the day, bummer

[Uncle Peter]

Yeah that's too bad. Looks like their having lots of rough weather there.

[bplewis24]

That is a bummer.  I planned my day around the tournament.  Got a lot of work and chores done before the tournament and decided against golfing.

Anyway, is there a ranking system for Best Golfer in the World Every Other Day but the Saturday of a Major?

[HackMeister]

resume 7:45am then round 4 is going to make for a long day, if it's windy it'll be even a longer day

will fatigue factor in ?

that may favor the younger players

[Uncle Peter]

So if they don't finish the final round tomorrow, would they cut the major short to 54 holes or continue play on Monday?

[HackMeister]

not sure, I assume they would finish it Monday, doubt it would be cut short

not calling for heavy wind but it still might be gusty along the beach

and a 30% chance of storms again

Details for Sunday, August 12
A mix of clouds and sun with the chance of an isolated thunderstorm in the afternoon. High 87F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Evening: A few clouds. Low 73F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Weather.aspx?location=USSC9861

[bplewis24]

So is Vijay at a disadvantage with the super-long day tomorrow?

I still think Tiger is in it, mostly because I'm operating under the assumption that -6 (or better) will NOT be the winning score.

[iacas]

They'll play 72 holes if they have to play the last of them on Wednesday.

[Shorty]

Originally Posted by bplewis24

I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be fine.  It's a stoppage of play to search for a ball, perfectly fine.

That's my point.

But I'm so used to people saying they swear they saw a player grounding a club in a bunker or marking a ball on the fringe that I had a bet with myself that someone would ask an equally ridiculous question. I should have waited a few minutes longer.

After all, we've had some observations such as the wind being a factor and  the early start tomorrow making it a longer day.

I'm starting to wonder if it's possible that three putts make your score higher than it would otherwise be. :-)

[HackMeister]

haha, yes, Vijay is at a disadvantage, he is about 80 isn't he, he'll need a nap inbetween rounds

I was thinking more of Tiger, he's aged into an old man the past two years

washed up, a has been, needs to move on to the senior tour........along with Vijay

my prediction is neither will be the winner or even close come the 72nd hole.....whenever that may be

[tiger187126]

Originally Posted by Shorty

That's my point.

But I'm so used to people saying they swear they saw a player grounding a club in a bunker or marking a ball on the fringe that I had a bet with myself that someone would ask an equally ridiculous question. I should have waited a few minutes longer.

After all, we've had some observations such as the wind being a factor and  the early start tomorrow making it a longer day.

I'm starting to wonder if it's possible that three putts make your score higher than it would otherwise be. :-)

how about the guy who started a thread saying caddies on tour keep two balls in the towel so when the pro throws them their ball they secretly switch it out to a new clean ball for putting.

although to be fair, there have been tournaments where a guy half a country away has phoned in because he saw something and a player is assessed a penalty.

[iacas]

http://thesandtrap.com/b/pga/2012_pga_championship_final_round_chat

Now starts at 8am eastern time, when coverage of the third round begins.

[HackMeister]

hahaha

dufner with earrings and highlights.........I used to like him

well ok, I still do like his wild on course antics and insanely jovial demeanor but earrings and highlights ???

what were you thinking dude ?

on bubba twitter tonight

https://twitter.com/bubbawatson

which reminded me of dufners new ride........youth really is wasted on the young

yes I'm jealous

will I get over it ?

very quickly lol

https://twitter.com/#!/JasonDufner/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com%2FB7uDWDZl

[bwdial]

Originally Posted by HackMeister

hahaha

dufner with earrings and highlights........

Wow.  I never knew that Dufner was the frontman for Smashmouth!

Learn something new everyday.

[krum176]

Thanks!

[bplewis24]

Originally Posted by HackMeister

haha, yes, Vijay is at a disadvantage, he is about 80 isn't he, he'll need a nap inbetween rounds

I was thinking more of Tiger, he's aged into an old man the past two years

washed up, a has been, needs to move on to the senior tour........along with Vijay

my prediction is neither will be the winner or even close come the 72nd hole.....whenever that may be

I think Tiger will be okay.  He's in good shape.

[Parker0065]

The weather could really play into it but unfortunately for Bo VanPelt it's supposed to start clearing up by 7:00am. The weather guy's are never dead on but if the field has to finish round 3 in tough conditions, VanPelt has a great chance to be in the last group sitting in the clubhouse at -3.

If it plays out as relatively calm as predicted, Tiger better make that 8 footer for par or it's a long hike coming from 6 back and the course for the taking with Rory and Scott playing well! Either way Tiger got a huge break with the storm the way he was hacking at that ball.

I've never been a big VJ fan but at age 49 it would be pretty cool for him to win. I have no idea who's going to win but I do think tomorrow is going to be a wild ride!